Reborn Troops

Zhou Wanwan was sitting in her small jewelry store, surrounded by all kinds of jewelry. The gold and silver jewelry were sparkling alluringly under the lights.

She was holding a lion dance bracelet that she had just made. The lions had different shapes, some were majestic, some were cute, and each one was lifelike.

This bracelet is her latest creation, inspired by the lion dance performances she saw at temple fairs when she was a child.

"This bracelet is so interesting," Zhou Wanwan said to herself, "but what kind of diamonds should I use to match it?"

She frowned and tapped her fingers on the table, lost in thought.

Just then, her best friend Qianqian pushed the door open and walked in, holding a bag of fresh fruits in her hand.

"Wanwan, what are you doing?" Qianqian asked with a smile, putting the fruit on the table.

"Qianqian, you're here just in time," Zhou Wanwan raised her head, her eyes sparkling with help, "I just made a lion dance bracelet, but I don't know what kind of diamond to match it with."

Qianqian walked over, picked up the bracelet and looked at it carefully, with an admiring look in her eyes.

"This bracelet is so creative," Qianqian praised, "But what kind of diamonds are you going to pair it with?"

"I don't know either," Zhou Wanwan sighed, "I want to use some special diamonds, but I'm afraid that the combination will not be good and will ruin the overall beauty of the bracelet."

He smiled faintly and patted Zhou Wanwan on the shoulder.

"Don't worry, we'll figure it out together."

The two sat at the table and started to discuss. Qianqian suggested using rubies because rubies symbolize passion and vitality, which complements the momentum of lion dance.

Zhou Wanwan thinks sapphire is more suitable because it represents wisdom and calmness, which can balance the wildness of the lion dance.

"I think Ruby is better," Qianqian insisted, "Lion dance is a very energetic performance, and Ruby can better reflect this feeling."

"But sapphire isn't bad either," Zhou Wanwan retorted, "Lion dancing is wild, but it also requires wisdom to control it, and sapphire can just reflect this."

Master Zhongshan pushed the door open and his arrival seemed to bring a breeze, instantly breaking the argument between Zhou Wanwan and Qianqian.

Master Zhongshan is a famous local jewelry designer and Zhou Wanwan's mentor. His arrival undoubtedly brought a new turn to the discussion.

"Teacher Zhongshan, you're just in time!" Zhou Wanwan hurriedly stood up to greet him, her eyes full of anticipation.

Master Zhongshan smiled and nodded, his eyes swept over the lion dance bracelet on the table, and a hint of admiration flashed in his eyes.

He gently picked up the bracelet, looked at it carefully, then turned to Zhou Wanwan and Qianqian.

"This bracelet is indeed very creative," Master Zhongshan said slowly, "but what are you arguing about?"

Qianqian answered first: "We are discussing what diamond to match this bracelet. I think ruby ​​is more suitable, but Wanwan thinks sapphire is better."

Master Zhongshan nodded and motioned for them to continue.

“Ruby symbolizes passion and energy, which complements the lion dance’s momentum,” Qianqian explains, “while sapphire represents wisdom and calmness, which balances the lion dance’s wildness.”

After listening to this, Master Zhongshan smiled slightly and turned to Zhou Wanwan: “Wanwan, what do you think?”

Zhou Wanwan hesitated for a moment, then said firmly: "I think sapphire is more suitable. Although lion dance is wild, it also requires wisdom to control it, and sapphire can just reflect this."

Master Zhongshan nodded, seeming to agree with both of their views.

He thought for a moment, then said, "You both have valid points, but perhaps we could try a new pairing."

Zhou Wanwan and Qianqian both showed curious expressions, looking forward to Master Zhongshan's advice.

"Why not try using two gemstones together?"

Master Zhongshan suggested, “Ruby and sapphire represent passion and wisdom respectively. The combination of the two can reflect the vitality of the lion dance and show its inner wisdom.”

Zhou Wanwan and Qianqian looked at each other, with a hint of surprise in their eyes. This proposal seemed to perfectly resolve their dispute.

"But," Qianqian hesitated, "Will the difference in color between the two gemstones seem abrupt?"

Master Zhongshan smiled, took out a design sketch from his pocket and handed it to them.

The sketch showed a bracelet with rubies and sapphires alternating to form a unique pattern.

“This is a bracelet I designed before,” Master Nakayama explained. “The staggered arrangement of rubies and sapphires not only maintains their respective characteristics, but also forms a harmonious visual effect.”

Zhou Wanwan and Qianqian looked at the sketch carefully, and admiration gradually appeared in their eyes.

Master Zhongshan’s design is indeed ingenious. The combination of the two gemstones not only does not appear abrupt, but instead forms a unique charm.

"Teacher Zhongshan, you are so amazing!" Zhou Wanwan exclaimed sincerely.

Master Zhongshan smiled and shook his head: "This is just a small suggestion. You still need to complete the specific design yourself."

Zhou Wanwan and Qianqian nodded, their hearts full of confidence. They decided to redesign the lion dance bracelet according to Master Zhongshan's advice.

In the next few days, Zhou Wanwan and Qianqian devoted themselves to the intensive design work.

They repeatedly revised the design sketches and tried different arrangements of the gemstones to achieve the best effect.

Master Sun Yat-sen also came to guide them from time to time and gave them valuable advice.

Finally, after countless attempts and modifications, a brand new lion dance bracelet was born.

Rubies and sapphires are alternating to create a unique pattern that captures both the energy of the dancing lion and its inherent wisdom.

Zhou Wanwan and Qianqian looked at the bracelet, their eyes filled with pride and joy.

They knew that this bracelet not only embodied their hard work, but also reflected the wisdom and guidance of Master Sun Yat-sen.

"We succeeded!" Qianqian said excitedly.

Zhou Wanwan nodded, her eyes sparkling with excitement.

She knew that this bracelet would become a treasure in her jewelry store and an important milestone in her design career.